5 Rembrandt techniques you can learn from
Rembrandt remains a household name hundreds of years after his death. He surpassed both his teachers in technical ability at a young age and continued
September 26, 2019 4 Comments
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Complete Guide On Color and the effect of light
Color is an immense and complex topic and belongs under the larger category of ‘the nature of light’. As color is light. However, I will
September 23, 2019 1 Comment
Art Lessons From Leonardo Da Vinci
About ‘A Treatise of Painting’ Ever wished you could be an apprentice in Leonardo Da Vinci’s studio? Well, here is the closest thing to it!
August 28, 2019 1 Comment
5 Oil Painting Tips for Beginners: make a great start
1.Use big Brushes A great painting tip comes from a teacher who once said ‘you think through the size of your brush’. That means, when
August 28, 2019 2 Comments
Color Mixing with Oil Paints: All You Need to Know
A practical guide to color mixing One of the most important things you can learn when painting is how to mix colors. There is more
August 28, 2019 12 Comments
How to get started with oil painting
Are you just entering the world of painting? If so, welcome! It might feel intimidating at first with all the new materials (painting comes with
August 24, 2019 No Comments
Drawing tutorial – Using a Mastercopy to Study Composition
Studying master paintings is an excellent way to learn more about composition. If not familiar with the practice one may not know where to start.
August 17, 2019 No Comments
How to make Natural Ink with Beets
It has been a little while since I have been intrigued by the act of making ink oneself. In the rare event that I cut
August 15, 2019 No Comments
How to Clean your Paint Brushes
I used to go through brushes like water because I was a bit lazy when it came to taking care of them properly. Cleaning oil
August 15, 2019 2 Comments
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